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HOMEBIOGAS HBG 4.0, Owner'S Manual

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HB4/OM/150221

VERSION 150221

HBG 4.0 HOUSEHOLD BIOGAS SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL

© 2021 HOMEBIOGAS

Summary of Contents for HBG 4.0

Page 1: ...1 HB4 OM 150221 VERSION 150221 HBG 4 0 HOUSEHOLD BIOGAS SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL 2021 HOMEBIOGAS...

Page 2: ...2 3 5 6 32 34 38 40 44 45 46 Introduction Safety System Assembly Activating the System Daily Operation System Care Troubleshooting Tech Specs Homebiogas Fertilizer Warranty...

Page 3: ...3 4 6 introduction The HOMEBIOGAS household biogas system turns organic waste like food scraps and animal manure into biogas which can be used for cooking and natural liquid fertilizer which can be us...

Page 4: ...ottom section digester tank gas valve gas outlet pipe biogas filter fertilizer outlet plunger slot waste inlet sink plunger inlet cover drainage valve integrated pressure system main parts of the syst...

Page 5: ...e precautions to prevent accidents Only use gas tubing with the right diameter Contact Homebiogas if you need more information Do not drink the liquid effluence Use only devices compatible with or ada...

Page 6: ...From Assembly to Usage Equipment Needed screwdriver flat OR socket wrench 6 7 8 boiling water water 2650 liters dry sand 96 liters Assembly with 2 persons recommended 5 continue feeding the system man...

Page 7: ...em before installation to ensure optimum performance and avoid potential damage to the system Failure to set up the system according to the following instructions could void the HomeBiogas warranty ma...

Page 8: ...0 7m front clearance for maintenance daily usage prepare a firm flat surface clear of obstructions do not place on soft or unstable ground e g flat dry ground tile concrete do not place system on ship...

Page 9: ...ipe installation on page 26 after assembling system up to 18m There should be NO U shaped bends along the pipe where water will collect and block gas flow For protection from damage and accidents you...

Page 10: ...indoor gas tubing 3m 20mm connector attached gas filter combined fertilizer gas outlet parts shown in this page are not to scale 20mm outdoor gas tubing 2x7m A B gas outlet connecting pipe sink inlet...

Page 11: ...crew connector fitting 20mm gas tube straight L connectors 20mm gas tube clamps stakes x7 x2 x3 x4 x48 2 drainage kit 2 gas tubing T joint 20mm ball valve 20mm 20mm gas tube screw connector fitting 10...

Page 12: ...12 back front gas fertilizer out input sink waste in i ii A HomeBiogas logo is located at the FRONT end of the system...

Page 13: ...13 i i ii ii iii i iii x4 parts bag 1 LUBRICANT LUBRICANT...

Page 14: ...ntact Homebiogas support if this cardboard protector is missing i ii Lubricate the pipes align and insert each pipe firmly with the digester on a flat hard surface The cardboard protectors will preven...

Page 15: ...15 i LUBRICANT 1 parts bag LUBRICANT...

Page 16: ...16 Inlet sink orientation short cord plunger slot towards back long cord towards front x2...

Page 17: ...other person s help stretch out digester inner lining with the 4 corner strings i ii Before filling the digester make sure it is in a suitable location chosen according to the site selection criteria...

Page 18: ...18 pipes must point inwards when filling rest hose on digester enter inlet pipe from opposite side...

Page 19: ...19 check filled digester for leaks contact HomeBiogas if any leaks are seen...

Page 20: ...20 ii i LUBRICANT x2...

Page 21: ...21 i ii iii v iv 90...

Page 22: ...22 x48 i ii iii use dry sand only sand bags...

Page 23: ...23 x5 x5 x5 x5 x3 x3 x3 x3 x3 x3 x3 x3 x1 x1 x1 x1...

Page 24: ...24 iii ii i GAS FILTER remove 2 protective stickers from cover base of gas filter...

Page 25: ...25 1 0 0 C 2cm 10s for all gas pipe fittings soften pipe in hot water for easy insertion x2 2 parts bag i 1 3 2 marking on gas tank outlet pipe must be facing upwards...

Page 26: ...nds along the pipe where water will collect and block gas flow Pass the pipe underground or elevate it onto nearby structures to protect it from damage and accidents It is important to install the pip...

Page 27: ...additional safety valve purchase separately with 2x 10mm metal bands 10mm gas tube into house 20 to 10 mm reducer fitting 2 parts bag purchase 10mm 100 C 2cm 10s x2 1 2 closed i ii iii for all gas pip...

Page 28: ...st point along 20mm gas tubing prepare suitable bucket container create holes in side bottom closed condensed water vapor may collect in the gas pipe over time as the stove is used and must be emptied...

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Page 30: ...et Cap G is inserted properly and locking clips are fastened 4 sandbags inserted in correct locations page 21 7 Gas valve closed until activation complete gas valve on ground level 2 Waste inlet Combi...

Page 31: ...ter filled until water flows from fertilizer outlet 13 Marking on Gas Tank Outlet pipe is facing upwards 11 Digester is placed on strong flat level surface refer page 7 8 14 Combined outlet is aligned...

Page 32: ...tinue to feed the system animal manure daily up to 25 liters per day 25 manure 50 water 75 slurry Depending on the surrounding temperature and the freshness of the manure the system will usually begin...

Page 33: ...dy or the gas does not ignite emp ty the gas tank by unscrewing the Gas Valve Connector until the gas tank has completely deflated Initially the storage tank may need to be emptied once or twice Once...

Page 34: ...waste down the inlet pipe into the digester tank then rinse the sink and container with water Turn the plunger 180 then lift and rest the plunger on the plunger slot on the back of the sink Mix manur...

Page 35: ...urn plunger 180 to lock it in place and properly seal sink Push the overflow clearing rod through the fertilizer overflow channel a few times to keep the opening clear from undigested solids For manur...

Page 36: ...25 liters per day max 50 of waste input Control input Control input contain anti bacterial oils which could affect the system s performance max 50ml 1 7oz a day do not feed large quantities of cookin...

Page 37: ...n the average temperature drops below 15 C 59 F If temperatures will drop below freezing you may drain at least 200 liters of liquid from the system and reactivate it page 32 when warmer weather comes...

Page 38: ...s Biogas contains water vapor that may condense during cooler nights and accumulate in the gas pipes blocking gas flow If your stove s flame is sputtering you should empty the water from the gas pipes...

Page 39: ...ispose of the spent filter media by burying it underground as a soil improver or add it to compost Take care not to breathe in vapors from the filter media Replacing the Gas Filter Remove the filter a...

Page 40: ...Fix the leak or replace the leaky element 6 pH level in the system is abnormally low 5 0 causing gas production to stop see page 41 for details on pH checking Contact HomeBiogas for assistance The mos...

Page 41: ...s tank through the Drainage Connector Close the connector once the tank is empty ii Stop feeding the system for a week On the 3rd day try to light a flame If the gas does not burn empty the gas tank a...

Page 42: ...need to weigh it down with a rock other heavy object 2 Bad smell when gas is used Remove the gas outlet G cap pull out the Gas Filter and check that the filter s rubber seal is in place fitted into th...

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Page 44: ...2 Daily animal manure input up to 25 75 slurry Daily fertilizer output up to 75 equal to input volume Operating temperature 20 C 68 F The system accepts a maximum feeding volume of 75 liters daily a c...

Page 45: ...counts for this potential variation however when using the liquid fertilizer attention should be paid to the appearance and health of the fertilized plants Reduce feeding volumes or stop applying fert...

Page 46: ...ilure to continually provide a suitable operating environment or from any other cause beyond HomeBiogas reasonable control including Force Majeure events as described in the General Conditions iii hav...

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Page 48: ...48 HB4 OM 150221 2021 HOMEBIOGAS...

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